CVE-2024-28143

Insecure Password Change Function

Description

The password change function at /cgi/admin.cgi does not require the current/old password, which makes the application vulnerable to account takeover. An attacker can use this to forcefully set a new password within the -rsetpass+-aaction+- parameter for a user without knowing the old password, e.g. by exploiting a CSRF issue.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The vendor provides a firmware update to version 7.40 (or higher) which can be downloaded via the vendor's customer server portal.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory sec-consult.com
Affected: Image Access GmbH Scan2Net
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://r.sec-consult.com/imageaccess third party advisory
https://www.imageaccess.de/?page=SupportPortal&lang=en patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28143?
CVE-2024-28143 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-28143?
To fix CVE-2024-28143: The vendor provides a firmware update to version 7.40 (or higher) which can be downloaded via the vendor's customer server portal.
Is CVE-2024-28143 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-28143 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-28143?
CVE-2024-28143 affects Image Access GmbH Scan2Net.
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